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Terrace/patio
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, stereo
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, stereo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Arris House - Historic elegance. Modern conveniences. Chair Lift for Mobility.

www.superior.vacations

Make Memories! For those special occasions and for discerning travelers.

Enjoy the elegant and comfortable Arris Heritage House, custom built in 1911 by noted builder Daniel J Arris and listed on the Wisconsin Historic register. So much has been updated yet the warmth and comfort of yesterday's elegance shines through the 11 stained and hand painted glass. The neighborhood was home to many of the local business leaders of that era and remains an area with delightful neighbors. The home was built for the Glenn Darst family with Grandpa Glenn (as he was known to all) living in the residence into his 90s. This great home had so many family and neighbor gatherings that the feeling of joy still rings through the home.

The main floor was designed with quality. The gorgeous cherry woodwork is complemented with 11 pieces of original stained glass and one of a kind hand painted stained glass from Duluth's St. Germain Studios. Note the crystal chandeliers. You will enjoy the comforts of a large cozy living room and elegant dining room. The modern kitchen features professional level Jenn Air appliances. Don't forget to connect to the Bluetooth speakers (in the living room and connected to the front outdoor porch)

The main living quarters are on the second level. We named them: North Star, North Shore and North Woods. Each bedroom is equipped with a new large Smart TV. The cobalt blue and white master features a sitting room that can provide extra sleeping (on the couch or air mattress). Enjoy the walk in shower too.

The third floor is it's own world with a huge remodeled bath room with separate shower and claw foot tub. To the left is a sleeping area or play area depending on your group. The barn-styled door to your right finds a sitting room or sleeping room depending on your needs.

We just added "Glenn's Grotto" in the lower level where we took a scary old basement and created some great hang out and game space. Grandpa Glenn had a game room built in the basement where adults could gather for games and libations. Later on, the grand kids took over and after that the area became a hobby room. We bring back the space as Glenn's Grotto featuring a family room and a separate game area PLUS a quarter bath. We have a large screen TV, a foosball table, card and game table and more. Grandpa Glenn never allowed cigars at his card games. Neither do we.

Make memories!

Note: Pets are welcome (dogs) with a $75 pet fee per dog per stay.

Property manager

Omar Navarro

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Historic Elegance. Modern Conveniences
Historic Elegance. Modern Conveniences. Chair Lift for Mobility

About the neighborhood

Map
Superior, WI

What's nearby

  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • AMSOIL Arena - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Spirit Mountain - 15 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Keyport Lounge - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Spirit Room - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Arris House - Historic elegance. Modern conveniences. Chair Lift for Mobility. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Arris House - Historic elegance. Modern conveniences. Chair Lift for Mobility.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arris House - Historic elegance. Modern conveniences. Chair Lift for Mobility.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Arris House - Historic elegance. Modern conveniences. Chair Lift for Mobility. located?

Situated in Superior, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Center City Park, 18th & Oakes Park, and Superior Public Library-Superior Branch. A World of Accordions Museum and Heritage Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Arris House - Historic elegance. Modern conveniences. Chair Lift for Mobility. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

denise o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house.

We loved the house. We had great dinners at the dining room table with lots of games and laughs. Bedrooms all comfortable and whole house was immaculate. Would recommend to anyone looking for a house in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful historic home in quiet neighborhood

This is a stunning home with lots of interesting details. It has recently been restored, so has modern conveniences but still feels historic. Great communication with the owner/manager. It's in a quiet, unassuming neighborhood. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ann H., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exquisite home in Superior

Arris House is a beautiful place to stay. The kitchen was well equipped, the beds comfortable and the owners readily accessible. Due to the recency of several updates there were a few glitches - none the fault of the owners - but their quick response made our stay truly "Superior". I have no doubt that our next visit will be even better.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Danielle G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Tightie but not Clean

The house was picked up and organized but not clean. Dished where dusty, microwave had old food cooked inside it, bedding had pebbles on it, toothpaste and hair left in the bathroom sink. With a better cleaning service this place would be so much better. However; Bruce was great. He responded very quickly to all messages I sent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Years with the best of the best

This is the second time we’ve stayed at this wonderful home. It was so accommodating for a large group of people. We will definitely bring our friends back for a long weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

Overall nice rental choice for our family reunion to celebrate Christmas. Beds were comfortable to "ok", depending. Kitchen and bathroom were well stocked with basic supplies. The internet was robust, and the speakers were "a nice touch." The house has beautiful woodwork and other charming period touches. The major drawback for us was the lack of a downstairs bathroom--something to keep in mind, especially if your party includes someone with mobility issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brewfest Crew

Great place to enjoy all that the Duluth/ Superior area has to offer. Excellent house for a group of people with plenty of room for privacy but also hang out and be together. Would definitely recommend staying at this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reunion in Duluth

We had a wonderful time at Arris House! The four beds in the main rooms were very comfortable. The other beds were not really meant for adults. Luckily the three youngest were 20 somethings who could sleep anywhere. The chair lift was fantastic for our eldest guest who would have really struggled with the stairs. Having basic supplies already in the house was also a huge plus so we didn’t have to run out for anything as soon as we arrived. Don’t forget to move your car on Sunday if you park on the street. We did and got a ticket ($15). Our intent was to spend most of our time in Duluth and we ended up spending a lot of time in Superior once we discovered all the beautiful parks and museums. Thank you for a wonderful week with family in a part of the country half of us had never visited before!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

My fiancé and I got married at the rose garden in Duluth on a Saturday. Our small wedding party all stayed together for the weekend. Was wonderful and so glad we found it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K., Minnesota, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming historic home in a great location

We just returned from staying two nights in this wonderful house. The owners have blended modern amenities with a beautiful, historic home. There was more than adequate sleeping space for our party of 7 and great spaces for us all to eat and relax together. There were many restaurants around for eating in or takeout. If you want to do things in Duluth, it is just a 10 minute drive over the bridge. The owners were fantastic with their communication before and during our stay. They even emailed the morning temperatures were double digits below zero to alert us to be careful outside. The thing that imporessed us the most about the owners was how quickly they responded to a situation we were having with the heating system. Within 2 minutes of being contacted by us, they had already called the heating specialist, and within an hour the problem was fixed. The rapid fix to the issue all occured on New Year's Eve. My family would highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a place to stay in Duluth or Superior.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house!

We had a wonderful time at this property! We arrived when it was dark and woke up to beautiful hand painted windows the next morning. It was the perfect place for us, our kids and my parents to spend the time together.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M., Bemidji, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving get together

Very nice space for our family to spread out for cooking, eating, games and fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ying Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house, we love it. Wish we could stay longer to enjoy this lovely home

Very Excellent experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superior

Thanks for providing such a great place to host our family for an awesome wedding weekend. This place worked great for us and suited my mother-in-law's needs perfectly. We appreciate your help in finding such a beautiful home with perfect amenities for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful Old Home

The homes was a very beautiful early 20th century home, with updates that only added to the original character of the home. Very clean, beds were comfortable, no complaints!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen P., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Home, Good Location

My husband, adult children and grandchildren spend a week at this property. The house is well maintained and clean. It is in a pleasant location and an easy drive to Lake Superior and to Duluth. Both the check in and check out information came via the VRBO app. I would have liked check out information earlier in the process, as we did not get it until the day we were leaving. It could have been in written form in the house or sent a day or two earlier via the app. Communication with the property manager and owner was easy. Questions were responded to promptly. We enjoyed our stay, finding the house roomy and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Beatrice K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home, quiet neighborhood, very well maintained home.

Would definitely stay here again. Host was very responsive and our family enjoyed having all the space to hang out together!

10/10 Excellent

Anna F., Mankato, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Our group consisted of 4 adults and 6 children (ages 3 to 10). There was enough space for all of us to sleep comfortably. The kitchen was fully equipped and the bathrooms had all the toiletries you'd expect at a hotel. It was nice having the backyard and front porch to hang out outside. The only suggestion we would make is another AC in the loft but we came on what is likely to be one of the hottest weekends so would probably not be a problem any other time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janell W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time!

Several fun spots for teenagers to hang out, very comfy beds and the upstairs shower was a hit. Loved the Bluetooth speakers!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We had a great stay - the house is beautiful, Bruce was great and responded right away if we had questions. We were skiing at Spirit Mountain for a couple of days so this was a wonderful spot for our family! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

North shore stay

Excellent!!! My family loved this old historic house. Everything was very clean and in working order. We will stay here again next year on our trip to the north Shore.

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

"Superior" stay in Superior

Beautiful home with so much space for everyone! Every bedroom was cozy and comfortable and provided a great private space for each guest. The shared spaces had many wonderful gathering spaces for our group, and the kitchen was furnished with everything that we could imagine!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home!

House was beautiful and very clean. Appliances were top of the line and fun to use!! The house exceeded expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

Our weekend stay at the Arris House was wonderful. The house is a step back in time to a different era but also has amenities that keep it current. A favorite amenity was the beautiful stove which we enjoyed using for a few meals. The small kids enjoyed all the different hiding spots throughout the big house and loved the basement for play and relaxing. Overall, we were very happy with the house and were able to enjoy a relaxing weekend with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sateesh K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

We enjoyed the stay. The house is a almost a mini museum with special items to discover
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020